Pump or motor



Feb. 28, 1939. H. w. LANDENBERGER 2,149,143

.PUMP 0R MOTOR Filed Oct. 5l, 1956 s sheets-sheet 1l 59 55 N G N 56 (D Ff' ,z I y Feb. 28, 1939. w. LANDENBERGEOR PUMP OR MOTOR 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed oct. 51, 195s Feb. 28, 1939. w. LANDENBERGER 2,149,143

PUMP OR MOTOR Filed Oct. 51,1956 3 Sheets-Sheet 5 Petented Feb. 2s, 1939v PATENT OFFICE PUMP OR. MOTOR Henry W. Lanaenberger, Philadelphia, Pa., assignorl to American Engineering Company, Philadelphia, Pa., a corporation of Pennsylvania Application October 31, 1936, Serial No. 108,59`6

7 Claims.

This invention relates to uid pumps and motors', and more particularly to pumps and motors of the variable stroke type.

One object of the present invention is to provide a new and useful pump or motor of the rotary type wherein the plunger or pumping elements thereof operate in a path concentric with the center of rotation of said pump or motor. By such an arrangement of plungers, highest eflicincies are assured since no energy losses occur between the plungers and the drivingvmeans therefor during operation of the pump or motor, as is the case in many of the prior constructions.

Another object is to provide a pump or motor elements is relatively great as compared with the' degree of adjustment of the stroke control elements whereby maximum capacities are obtained for each degree of eccentricity of said stroke control elements. e'

I A further object is to provide a pump or motor wherein a perfect guide is maintained for the pumping elements under vall conditions of operation.

A still further object is to provide a novel and simplified pump or motor which is comprised of a few parts, and which insures maximum efciencies under all conditions of operation.

Other and further objects will become apparent as the description of the invention progresses. I

Of the drawings:

Fl'g. l is a sectional, elevational View showing the internal construction of the pump or motor comprising the present invention.

Fig. 2 is'a sectional View taken substantially along line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

-Fig. 3 is ac sectional view taken substantially along line 3 3 of Fig. 1.

Figs. 4 and 5 are side and end views respectively, of one of the operating plates for the plunger or pumping elements.

Fig. -6 is a detail view showing the inner faceof one of the stroke adjusting plates for the pumping elements. a

Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken 'substantially along line 1-1 of Fig.` 6.

(Cl. 10S- 129) Figs. 8 and 9 are plan and end views respectively, of the outer ring enclosing' the pumping elements.

Figs. 10 and 11 are end and side views respectively of the inner ring upon which the pumping elements are supported, showing the ports therein'which communicate with the ports of the central valve.

Figs. 12 and 13 are side and end Views respectively, of one of the pumping' elements.

Figs. 14 and 15 are side and end views respectively, of one of the stroke adjusting shoes for the pumping elements.

' Figs. 16 and l7`are side and endyviews respectively, of one of the pins which connects the pumping elementsL with the stroke adjustingv elements and the operating means therefor.

Figs. 18 to 23 inclusive'are diagrammatic views illustrating the 'operation of my novel pump or motor construction when the stroke adjusting plates, are moved to one position from a neutral position.

Figs. 24 to 29 inclusive are similar diagrammatic views illustrating the operation of my improved pump or motor construction when the stroke adjusting plates are actuated to an opposite position from neutral, .and

Figs. 30 and 31 are side and end views respectively, of an operating plate of an alternative i construction.

Referring to the drawings, the numeral I indicates the pump orv motor comprising the present invention, which consists generally of. a central distributing valve 2, a plunger or pumping unit 3, and a pair of stroke adjusting plates 4, 4, mounted within a casing 5. Casing comprises an outer, substantially square casing member 6 and a pair of end plates 1 and 8. The central valve 2 is mounted for rotation in ball bearings 9 and I 0 provided respectively in end plates 1 and 8. Pumping unit 3 comprises a series of plungers or pumping elements II, I2 and I3, in-

ner and outer rings I4 and I5 respectively, and

a pair of operating plates I6, I6 for said plungers. Inner ring I4 and the operating plates I6, I6 are -secured to the reduced vportion I1 of central inner ring I4, and' the side surfaces thereof lle Vin substantially abutting relation with the in' The outer peripheries of operating plates I6, I6 arevalso confined within ring I5. Pumping unit -3 is held against axial movement by means of an annular shoulder I9 on central valve 2, which engages the plate I6 disposed to the left (Fig. 1) of the pumping elements and by an internally threaded collar 20 secured to the threaded portion of central valve 2, which engages the outer side of the operating plate I6 disposed to the right of the pumping elements, as, shown in Fig. 1. l

The stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 are mounted for rotation in ball bearings 2| and 22 respectively, provided in a sliding block 23, and the inner faces thereof lie in substantially abutting relation with the outer sides of plates I6, I6 and ring I5. The outer race 26 of ball bearing 2| is secured to the circular internal flange 21 of sliding block 23, while the inner race 28 thereof is secured to the hub portion 29 of the Stroke adjusting plate 4 disposed to the left of the pumping unit. The outer race 3l of roller bearing 22 is'mounted on the circular, inwardly extending flange 32 of sliding block 23, While the inner race 33 is secured to the hub portion 34 of the stroke adjusting plate 4 disposed to the right of pumping unit 3. Sliding block 23 is provided with a substantiallyarcuate recess 35 at each corner thereof, as shown in Fig. 2, and is guided for vertical movement between roller bearings 36 disposed adjacent said recesses 35. The upper and lower roller bearings 36 are so spaced as to permit full stroking of the pump in either direction from a neutral position. Roller bearings 36 are mounted on bolts 31 which extend through end plates 'I and 8 of the casing 5 and have nuts 38 provided at the opposite ends thereof, which, when tightened, securely retain said end plates in engagement with casing member 6. Any suitable gasket or packing material may be provided betweenl the end plates and the sides of casing member 6 to prevent leakage of fluid therebetween. As shown more clearly in- Figs. 1 and 2, the pumping elements II, I2 and I3 have extending through apertures provided therein, pins 39, 40 and 4I respectively. These pins also extend through recesses 42, 43 and 44 provided in operating plates- I6, I6; and terminate at the opposite ends thereof in the central bores ofl shoes 45, 45, which operate in the open radial slots 46, 46, provided in the inner faces of the stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 respectively.-

A s pointed out before, the stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 are mounted in bearings provided in sliding block 23, and consequently upon movement of the sliding block` from a neutral position, the stroke adjusting plates will be actuatedto a position eccentric with the center of rota- As shown more clearly in Figs. 2 and 4, pin

39 neatly lls the slots 42 in driving plates I6, I6, whilethe slots 43 and 44 are extended to permit relative movement between the pins,4IJ and I 4I operating respectively therein, and said plates. By this arrangement driving of the pumping elements II, I2 and I3, and of the stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 by the plates I6, I6 is eected through the pin 39.

It therefore is seen that when plates 4, 4 are adjusted in either direction from their normal position, they will rotate about a xed center which is eccentric with that of central valve 2 and pumping unit 3, and as a result relative movements will be imparted to plungers I2 and I3 by the shoes 45, 45. locities of plungers I2 and I3 are greater than that of the control, valve and parts secured thereto during portions of a complete rotation thereof and less than that of the central valve and associated parts during other portions of a complete rotation. inasmuch as plunger II is held against relative movement, it will travel at the same angular velocity as the central valve 2. Fig. 2 shows the position of the parts when the stroke adjusting plates 4, v4 are in neutral position, or in a position concentric with that of central valve 2 and the parts secured thereto. However, when plates 4, 4 are actuated by sliding block 23 to a position either above or below this neutral position, it is clear that the chordal distances between pins 39, 40 and 4I will vary, and consequently the volumes of the chambers II', I2 and I3' disposed between pumping elements II, I2 and I3 will also vary accordingly. As shown, the pins 39, 46 and 4I are located at 120 degrees apart and the pumping elements I I, I2 and I3 carried thereby are so disposed that when the stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 are eccentrically adjusted with respect to central valve 2, the movement of any two of said pumping elements with respect to each other will be away from each other'during substantially 180 degrees of movement of central valve 2, whereby, as will be hereinafter more fully described, suction occurs, and during the remaining substantially 180 degrees of movement said pumping elements will move toward each other to discharge the fluid drawn therebetween during the said first 180 degrees of movement.

Sliding block 23, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, is actuated by means of a screw shaft 50. This shaft is provided with a reduced threaded portion 5I at the lower end thereof which is secured in the internally threaded bore 52 provided in` the upper wall of sliding block 23. Screw shaft is held against rotary movement by means of a key 53 engaging in longitudinally aligned Slots provided respectively in the enlarged portion 54 of said shaft, and in the internal wall of a bracket 55 through which the shaft extends. Bracket y 55 is secured to the upper wall of casing member 6 in any suitable manner, such as by bolts 56. Screw shaft 50 is Y actuated by means of a nut 51 secured to a hand wheel' 58 in any suitable manner, such as by a locking screw 59. Nut 51 is held against/ axial movement by an annular flange provided at the-upper end1 of a lock nut 60 which engages the annular flange 6I provided at the lower end of nut 51. Lock nut 60 is provided with an internally threaded portion 62 which engages the upper reduced threaded portion 63 of bracket 55, and may-thus be' adjusted to .the proper position. Thus, to adjust sliding block 23 it is only .necessary to turn'hand wheel-58 in the proper Thus the angular vedirection, which through nut 51 imparts an axial r tudinal passages 64, 65 and 66 extending from substantially the left hand end thereof to points grees apart and the right hand ends thereof terminate in radially disposed ports 61, 68 and 69, respectively. Ports 61, 66 and 69 register with ports 10, and 12 provided respectively in the inner ring I4, which in turn communicate with the chambers II', l2 and I3' disposed between plungers II, l2 and I3. The left hand ends of passages 64, 65 and 66 communicate with radially extending ports 13, 14 and 15. Each of the ports 13, 14 and '|5, during a complete revolution of central valve 2,- communicates alternately with chambers 16 and 11 provided-at the left hand end 18 of end plate 8, To prevent leakage of fluid past the left hand end of the central valve 2, any suitable cap 19 is provided. `As shown in Fig..3. sealing plates 80 and 8| engage the upper and lower sides respectively of central valve 2, and are held in position by any suitable means, such as by circular keys 83. Thesesealing plates are provided to prevent leakage of uid between chambers 16 and 11 during operation of the pump or motor and act as shut off valves for the ports 13, 14 and 15 during the transition thereof from pressure to ru'ction, or lfrom suction to pressure, as the case may be. During operation of the pump or motor, fluid enters or discharges from chambers 16 and 11, as the case may be, through ports 84 and 85 respectively. When the device operatesv as a pump, ports 84 and 85 may be connected by piping to a motor or other apparatus which is to `be operated thereby, and when operating as a ing between the upper end of said piston and an adjustable spring seat 93, which makes threaded engagement with the upper end of cylinder 88. A

passage 94 provided in end plate 8 connects cyl-1] inder 88 with the interior of the pump. As shown in Figs. 1 and 3, piston 9| and valve 90 normally prevent the passage of uid fromchamber 16 to passage 94.

'From the foregoing description it is seen that in the event the pressure in chamber 16 exceeds the pressure of spring 92, valve 90 and piston 9| will be moved upwardly, thereby establishing communication between chamber 16 and passage 94. The pressureof spring 92 may be varied by simply adjusting valve seat 93.

Relief valve 81 is of similar construction and also consists of a cylinder 95 terminating at the lower end thereof in a reduced passage 96 which establishes communication between chamber 11 and cylinder 95. A valve 91 normally closes the upper end of passage 96 and is held in position by a piston 98 which is urged downwardly by a spring 99. A passage provided in end plate 8 establishes communication between cylinder 95 and theI interior of pump I. Thus, when the pressure in chamber 11 exceeds a predetermined value, valve 91 and piston 98 will be urged upwardly thereby permitting fluid from chamber 11to discharge into the interior ofl the pump casing through passage |00.

Makeup fluid may be drawn into the system through a port |0|, whichmay be connected to any suitablev source of fluid supply (not shown).

The upper end of port |0| communicates with a transversely extending passage I 02 having enlarged portions |03 and |04 provided at the opposite ends thereof. Portion |04 is connected to chamber 16 by a communicating passage |05, while portion |03 is connected to chamber 11 by a communicating passage |06. Ball valves |01 and |08 are provided at the opposite ends of passage |02. Thus, when chamber 16 is subjected to pressure, and chamber 11 to suction, valve |08 will be held upon its seat, while makeup uid may pass lthrough port I 0|, passage |02, enlarged portion |03, communicating passagel06, and thence into chamber 11. On the other hand, when chamber 'I1 is subjected to pressure, and chamber 16 to suction, valve |01 is held upon its seat and makeup fluid may enter chamber 16 through port |0I. passage |02, enlarged portion |04 and communimating passage |05. i A

To better understand the operation of my novel pump and motor construction, a brief rsum of the operation thereof will now be given in connection with the diagrammatic views shown in Figs. A18 to 29 inclusive.

'Let us assume that it is desired to operate the device as a pump and to so adjust the controls that fluid will be drawn into the same through chamber 16 and be discharged therefrom through chamber 11. Hand Wheel 58 is first adjusted to actuate screw shaft 50 and sliding block 23 upwardly whereby the stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 will be moved to an eccentric position with respect to the central valve 2, the letter O indicating the center of rotation of the central valve and pumping unit, and O' the center of rotation of the stroke adjusting plates when actuated to full 19 to 23 inclusive show the positions of the parts as they rotate through 360 degrees of movement from the position shown in Fig. 18, each figure showing the changes which occur for a movement of substantially 60 degrees. It will be remembered that during operation of the pump the pumping elements II, I2 and I3 function to successively draw fluid into the chambers Il', I 2' and I3 disposed therebetween during substantially 180 degrees of movement and to successively discharge the uid drawn into said chambers during the remaining substantially 180 degrees. of movement. Thus, when the parts are in the position shown in Fig. 18, pumping element |2 is moving away from element whereby fluid entering chamber 16 through port 84 will be drawn into chamber through port 14, passage 65, and ports 68 and 1 I, as indicated by the arrows Fluid will continue to be drawn into vchamber II in this K manner, as indicated in Figs. 19 andl 20, until port 14 is covered by sealing plate 87|. As port 14 passes beyond sealing plate 8|, therebyf establishing communication between chambers I I' and 11, pumping element I2 begins to move toward element I I, thereby forcing the uid from chamber II' into chamber 11 through ports 1|, 68, passage and port 14, as shown by the arrows in Figs. 21 and 22. Fluid will continue to be discharged in this manner until port '|4 is covered by the upper sealing plate 80; at which time the ends of pumping elements I I and I2 lie in substantially abutting relation, as shown in Fig. 23. The degree of movementl imparted to pumping element I2 due to the eccentrcity of the stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 gradually decreases as port 14 approaches sealing plates 80 and 8|. The degree of movement intermediate these two points becomes progressively greater until a midway position is reached and then the movement decelerates until it passes the next transition point. As port 14 passes beyond sealing plate 80, pumping element I2 again begins to move away from element II, as previously described, and the cycle` of operation is repeated.

During the 4cycle of operation the pumping elements I2 and I 3 also function to successively draw fluid from chamber 16 into the chambers I2 and I3' disposed therebetween, and to successively discharge it into chamber 11 through port 15, passage 66, ports 69 and 12, and port 13, passage 64 and ports 61 and 10, respectively, in the manner just described in connection with chamber II. This will become apparent upon inspection of Figs. 18 to 23 inclusive.

To reverse the discharge of the pump it is only necessary to actuate sliding block 23 downwardly so as to cause stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 to assume a position eccentric with central valve 2 at the opposite side thereof, as shown in Figs. 24 to 29 inclusive. The letter O now indicates the center of rotation of the stroke adjusting plates when the latter have been adjusted to full stroke position. The rotation of the pump will be in the same direction as before, as indicated by the arrows shown above these figures.

Figs. 24 to 29 inclusive also show the position of the parts at 60 degree intervals during a complete rotation of the central valve 2, pumping unit 3, and stroke adjusting plates 4, 4, When the stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 have been adjusted in this manner, however, as port 14 passes beyond the upper sealing plate BIJ, pumping element I2 will move toward element II to discharge the fluid previously drawn into the chamber II', into chamber 16, through ports 1|, 68, passage 65, and port 14, chamber 16 now becoming the pressure side of the pump. This continues, as

shown in Figs. 24 to 26, until port 14 is closed by sealing plate 8|, at which time pumping elements II and I2 will lie in substantially abutting relation. When port 14 passes beyond sealing plate 8 I pumping element I2 begins to move away from element II, whereupon fluid from chamber 11 is now drawn into chamber I I through port 14, passage 65, and ports 68 and 1I. This movement of pumping element I2 away from element II accelerates during the next 60 degrees of movement, as shown in Fig. 28, and then continues at a lesser rate, until port 14 is closed by` the upper sealing plate 80, at which time but little movement is imparted to said element. As port 14 passes beyond the upper sealing plate 80, pumping element I2 again begins to move toward element I I whereupon the uid drawn into chamber II' is discharged therefrom into chamber 16 through the communica-ting connections previously described. Pumping elements I2 and I3, and I3 and II operate in a similar mannerV to successively draw fluid from chamber 11 into chamber I2 and I3 respectively, during substantially 180 degrees of movement of central valve 2, and to discharge the fluid drawn into said chambers into chamber 16 during substantially the remaining 180 degrees of movement of said valve. This is apparent from Figs. 24 to 29, wherein it said Valve.

will be seen that as ports 15 and 13, respectively, pass beyond the lower sealing plate 8| fluid is drawn into the chambers I2 and I3', until said ports are' covered by the upper sealing plate 8B, at which time the pumping elements associated with the said chambers I2 and I3 function to discharge the fluid drawn therein into the pressure chamber 16 through the communicating passages associated therewith.

When it is desired to operate the device as a motor, it is simply placed on stroke in either direction, and fluid is then pumped into port 84 or 85, as the case may be, which fluid is conducted `successively to the chambers II', I2' and I3 during substantially. 180 degrees of movement of valve 2, and is discharged therefrom during the remaining 180 degrees of movement of The fluid under pressure acting against the adjacent ends of elements II, I2 and I3, has a tendency to force them apart. This movement is imparted to the stroke adjusting plates 4, 4, through pins 39, 40 and 4I, and shoes 45, 45, thereby causing rotation of said stroke adjusting plates, which in turn, through its connection with plates I6, I6 and central valve 2, cause rotation of all of said parts.

Upon inspection of Figs. 18 to 29, it will be observed that the radial distances from the center of rotation of stroke adjusting plates 4, 4 and the respective pins 39, 4Q and 4I are unequal when said plates arel moved in either direction from a normal position. Consequently the moments of force acting onthe plungers are unequal and the stroke adjusting plates will rotate in the direction of application of the greatest moment of force.

The right hand end IIII of central valve 2 projects outwardly from end plate 1 and may be operatively connected to an electric motor, or to any other suitable driving mechanism when the device is to be operated as a pump. When the device'is to be operated as a motor portion IIIJv of central valve 2 becomes the drive shaft thereof.

Referring to Figs. 2, 12 and 13, it is seen that the ends of each of the plungersor pumping elements 39, 40 and 4I are provided with grooves III and I|2. 'Ihese grooves provide cylindrical chambers for the fluid when the ends of adjacent plungers lie in abutting relation and thereby prevent the formation of air pockets in the system.

It will also be observed upon reference to Figs. 3 and 18 to 29 that during portions of a complete rotation of the pump or motor both ends of each of the plungers are subjected tothe same pressure and therefore at such times no load is imposed upon the associated pins 39, 40 or 4I. This is accomplished by the construction and arrangement of the sealing members 80 and 8| in respect to the ports 13, 14 and 15 of central valve 2, as shown in Fig. 3. During portions of each rotation of the central valve 2 it is seen, for example, that ports 13 and 14 are in communication with the passage 16 at the same time, and later, during said rotation, said ports simultaneously communicate with passage' 11. The same is true of por-ts 14, 15 and 15, 13. Thus, during such Yportions ofv a rotation of the central valve the chambers I3', II', II', I2 and I2', I3 are subjected to equal pressures and consequently the opposite ends of cach of the plungers II, I2 and I3 are successively subjected to equal pressures. As a lresult wear on such parts is reduced to a minimum. It is also seen that by providing double acting plungers which operate in a circular path concentric to the center of rotation of the central valve 2, the load upon the bearings for said central valve is also reduced to a minimum.

Figs. 30 and 31 show an operating plate I6 of an alternative construction. In this construction all of the slots 42', 43 and 44 provided therein` are of a similar construction, and each is extended to permit relative movements between the pins operating therein and the operating plates I6'. By this construction the pins 39, 40 and 4I .are successively engaged by the ends of said slots during a complete rotation of the central valve and as a result driving of the plungers and stroke adjusting plates by the plates I6 is ,eected through each of the pins rather than throughal single pin, as is the case in the previously de.- scribed construction shown in Figs. 4 and 5.

From the foregoing description it is seen that both end s of each of the pumping elements I I, .I2

Aand I3 function to either draw in or discharge fluid during each complete revolution thereof. Each of the pumping elements are therefore dou'- ble-acting, and are so disposed as to make the best quently no forces are imposed upon said elements' which tend to distort them during operation. A

perfect guide for these elements'is thus maintained under all conditions of operation which reduces leakage to a minimum. Itl will also be observed that the strokes of the pumping elements are relatively great,.and therefore the capacity of the pump is relatively great even though the dimensions of. the pumping elements are relatively small.

While the drawings show a pump or motor employing but three plungers or pumping elements,

lt will be apparent to those skilled in the art that a larger number of plungers may be employed if it is so desired. Other modiiications may also be made to the illustrative embodiments without departing from the invention. It thereforeis to be understood that it is not intended to limitthe inventionthereto, but only by the scope of. the claims which (ollow.

What is claimed is:

1. A pump or motor comprising, a rotary central valve having a series of longitudinally extending passages therein, radial ports provided at the opposite ends oi each of said passages, a plunger unit secured to said central valve, said plunger unit comprising a ring having a series of ports therein registering with certain of the ports of said central valve, a series of plunger elements mounted on said ring, a pair of operating .plates se Iured to said central valve and disposed at either'side of said ring and plunger elements, a' closing ringv engaging the outer peripheries of said operating plates and said plunger elements, a pair of stroke adjusting plates having a series of radially disposed slots provided therein, one of said stroke adjusting plates being mounted adja-v cent each of said operating plates, a shoe mounted in each of said slots, a pin extending through each of saidplunger elements., said operating plates, and said shoes, a sliding block, means for mounting said stroke adjusting plates in said sliding block, and means for adjusting said sliding block whereby said stroke adjusting plates will rotate eccentrically to the center of rotation of l said central valve and plunger unit.

l 2. A fluid pump or motor comprising, a rotary center eccentric to that or said distributing valve i and plunger assembly, and means for adjusting the eccentricity of said last mentioned means to vary the strokes of said plungers.

3. A fluid pump or motor comprising,- a rotary distributing valve, a plunger unit mounted for I,

tributing valve, intake and discharge ports cornmunicating with said distributing valve, ports provided in said distributing valve communicating with said intake and discharge ports, sealing means for preventing leakage of fluid between said intake and discharge ports, said sealing means being so disposed that during a portion of the rotation of said central valve and plunger unit both ends oi each of said plungers will be subjected to equal pressures, whereby wear on the parts is reduced to a minimum.

4. A pump or motor comprising, a rotary distributing valve, a plungerunit mounted for rotation with said 'distributing valve, said plunger unit comprising a series of plungers operative in a circular path concentric with the center of rotation of said plunger unit and distributing valve, rotary stroke adjusting means adapted for rotation about ari axis eccentric to that'of said distributing valve and plugner unit, means op- A eratively connecting said plungers to said stroke whereby'drving of said plungers and stroke adjusting means is` effected successively through each of said connecting means.

5. A uid pump or motor comprising, a rotary distributing valve, having a series of longitudinally extending passages therein, radial ports provided near the opposite ends of each of said passages, a plunger unitv mounted for rotation 'by fluid from said source of supply is drawn between pairs of said plungers and discharged therefrom during each rotation of said plunger unit and distributing valve, and means for varying 'the strokes of said plungers. f

6. A iiuid pump or motor comprising, a rotary distributing valve, having a series oflongitudinally extending passages therein, radial ports provided near the opposite ends of each of said passages, a plunger unit mounted for rotation with saiddistributing valve and disposed adjacent the ports provided at one end thereof, means connecting the ports at the other end of said distributing valve to a source oi uid supply, said plunger unit including means deiining an`annular chamber communicating with said ports rst named, a series of plungers provided in said annular chamber and disposed between said ports, means for operating said plungers toward and away from each other during a complete rotation of said distributing valve and plunger unit where by fluid from said source of supply is drawn be tween pairs of said' plungers and discharged therefrom during each rotation of said plunger unit and distributing valve, means for varying the strokes of said plungers, and Imeans operatively connecting said last mentioned means to said operating means.

7. A pump or motor comprising, a rotary central distributing valve having a series of longitudinally extending passages therein, radial ports provided at the opposite ends of each of said passages, a plunger unit mounted for rotation with said distributing valve and disposed adjacent the ports provided at one end thereof, means connecting the ports at the other end of said distributing valve to a source of luidsupply, said plunger unit comprising a ring having a .eries of ports therein registering with the ports iirst named, a series of plunger elements mounted on said ring and disposed between said ports, a pair of operating plates secured to said central distributing valve and disposed at either side of said ring and plunger elements, a closing ring engagingl the outer peripheries of said operating plates and plunger elements and forming with said ring first named, an annular chamber in which said plunger elements operate, a pair of stroke adjusting plates having a series of radially disposed slots provided therein, one of said stroke adjusting plates being mounted adjacent each of said operating plates, a shoe mounted in each of said slots, a pin extending through each of said plunger elements, said operating plates and said shoes, asiiding block, means for rotatably mounting said stroke adjusting plates in said sliding block, and means for adjusting said sliding block in either direction from a neutral position whereby said stroke adjusting plates will/*rotate eccentrically to the rotation of said central distributing valve and plunger unit to actuate said plunger elements toward and away from each other during a complete rotation thereof, causing fluid from said source of supply to be drawn between pairs of said plungers and discharged therefrom during each rotation of said plunger unit, distributing valve and stroke adjusting plates.

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